HC Deb 11 August 1966 vol 733 cc390-1W
53. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how long the option on the South Bank site for the National Reference Library for Science and Invention will remain open.

Mr. Prentice

My Department is negotiating for this site as the location of a permanent building for the Library, but there is no option on it.

Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what consideration has been given to using critical path planning technique for progressing the successful development of the National Reference Library of Science and Invention as a complete project, including the construction of the new building on the South Bank and the move from temporary quarters to the permanent building; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prentice

My Department uses the critical path analysis technique for all major construction projects. The ways in which the technique will be used for the National Reference Library scheme will be considered when the outline requirements are known.